Northrop pipes aboard Szemborski

Northrop Grumman Corp. has hired Stanley Szemborski as vice president of corporate strategy.

Szemborski, who will work in the company's Washington office, will lead the corporation's strategy activities, working closely with Northrop Grumman's leadership, business development and government relations groups.

He recently retired as a vice admiral after 36 years of Navy service, including 10 years in senior Defense Department positions. He most recently served as principal deputy director for program analysis and evaluation in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

During his naval career, Szemborski commanded a submarine squadron in Charleston, S.C., and the nuclear-powered submarines USS Chicago and USS Houston. He also served as a congressional liaison for the Navy.

Northrop Grumman of Los Angeles ranks No. 3 on Washington Technology's 2007 Top 100 list of the largest federal government prime contractors.